8,846 Career Planning jobs in the United States

Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Special Projects Planning Advisor at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll operate across the entire service territory, converting master-metered MHPs to individually metered gas and electric services. Also, you'll manage small generation projects, produce designs for upgrading small hydro interconnection facilities and large customer microGrid projects, and collaborate with design contractors to create work orders for charge ready projects.
As a Special Projects Planning Advisor your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
**Responsibilities**
+ Supports the company's electrical Transmission, Sub Transmission, and Distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying necessary resources and providing cost estimates and options for the construction of said facilities
+ Coordinates tasks with other internal staff to ensure projects were completed correctly and on time, while meeting industry design standards and safety regulations
+ Oversees the environmental permitting and planning efforts of government, internal, and privately owned infrastructure projects
+ Provides direction and support, assessing and managing the workload and performance of the team, providing training when necessary. Reviews design contractor job packets and also checks peer designs
+ Identifies system and field risks and evaluates risk reduction benefit of proposed mitigation projects
+ Provides design engineering, cost estimates, and project management activities for overhead and underground, transmission, sub- transmission, and distribution systems. Will manage these elements from project inception to project closing. Ensures project operating dates and or compliance due dates are actively monitored and met. Monitors, forecasts, schedules and stays within allocated division budget
+ Leads the review of planning and system performance studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria
+ Leads environmental planning and permitting work with a multi-disciplinary team throughout the life cycle of a project. Serve as the single point of contact for Operations through the Construction phase of your projects. Provide support to Operations for maintenance related projects.
+ Creates and maintains integral system circuit mapping for both overhead and underground facilities
+ Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the planning and development review process and to verify that planning development projects comply with approved plans. Manage the digital and geospacial records of our Transmission, Sub Transmission, and Distribution assets to ensure accuracy and timely reporting to other internal groups and outside agencies
+ A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Five or more years of experience performing electrical utility distribution service planning.
+ Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience with engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
+ Experience using database systems for planning, ordering materials and scheduling work orders.
+ Experience using tariffs, resource books, determining scope of work, method of service, and construction methods for overhead and underground facilities.
+ Experience preparing work orders or construction plans on projects.
+ Interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and other work units.
+ Experience with CAD based design.
+ Experience using interpersonal skills to handle customer relations issues in an effective manner.
+ Experience managing multiple and/or sensitive projects and functioning effectively under tight time constraints, shifting priorities and making critical decisions with minimal supervision.
Additional Information
+ This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
+ Visit our Candidate Resource ( page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
+ The primary work location for this position is Pomona (Innovation Village 3). However, the successful candidate will have the option to work at alternate locations (Wildomar and Ventura).
+ Position will require up to 5% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
+ This position has an option for a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule or 40hrs/5 days a week.
+ Relocation does not apply to this position.
+ This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides ( for the following tests: (EEI TECH (Test #5107)). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.
+ Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
+ _As of July 1, 2025, this position falls within the representation of ESC Local 20. As the company and the union work towards a collective bargaining agreement, please note that the conditions of employment listed on this job posting may be impacted depending on the results of bargaining._
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at .

Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Planning, Associate Specialist - Whittier District Planning at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll become a part of our Whittier District team, where you'll lead reporting efforts, manage maintenance due dates, and support district-wide planning initiatives. You'll support the Planning Organization by assigning, tracking and balancing work assignments along with other Planning related tasks. This role plays a vital part in driving operational efficiency through data analysis using SAP, Excel, and S4Hana. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
As a Planning, Associate Specialist - Whittier District Planning, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
**Responsibilities**
+ Responsible for the identification, prioritization, and assignment of projects to the appropriate planners and field planning technicians
+ Management of design progress, project specific obligations and requirements in preparation for construction
+ Provide external customer interface on project status, specific to work order status or in support of the planner/field planning technicians
+ Verify new service requests, work orders, and contact customers to clarify scope, timeline, and specifications daily
+ Analyze scope of work to appropriately assign to planners or field planning technicians in Design Manager and update information in SharePoint
+ Review work order management data and weekly project status reports for completeness and accuracy and make updates and corrections as appropriate, including tracking of projects
+ Interface with the planners and field planning technicians to ensure that the project's status is up to date and accurate, including providing a report out to leadership of progress
+ Process notifications of issues and completion from customers and team
+ Set-up and administer SharePoint sites to organize, share, and protect information, including maintaining all vital reports and updates to leaders
+ Maintain a safety conscious work environment
+ A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Experience in Electrical Utility Distribution Design, Transmission Design or Distribution Line construction.
+ Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience working in the electric utility industry.
+ Experience with Design Manager, SAP and Microsoft Office products, SAS and S/4 HANA.
+ Experience using Microsoft Excel advanced analytical functions, such as: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, and chart/graph data visualization tools, to support efficient planning.
+ Experience with Project Management.
+ Experience with Customer Service.
Additional Information
+ This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
+ Visit our Candidate Resource ( page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
+ Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
+ The primary work location for this position is Whittier, CA (Whittier Service Center). However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at alternate work locations.
+ This position has an option for a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule or 40hrs/5 days a week.
+ Relocation does not apply to this position.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at .

Description
Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create?
Key job responsibilities
The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for all internal and external activities related to supply planning from production forecasts to finished good delivery. To succeed in this role, you need to be data driven, business oriented, cost conscious, and customer-centric. In this role, you will:
Create and maintain a production schedule using the capacity plan, material constraints, and demand as inputs.
Analyze demand changes to ensure supply aligns with demand requirements.
Drive solutions to reduce and eliminate any short or long term gaps in supply plans.
Lead and facilitate meetings with global manufacturing partners, as required, to reduce and eliminate shortages.
Clearly communicate our manufacturing partner's current production status to senior/executive stakeholders.
Develop production strategies for new production introductions (NPI) through end of life (EOL) that balances supply and demand.
Responsible for short/long-term planning to drive manufacturing investment decisions.
Clearly communicate supply and demand strategies to senior/executive stakeholders.
Monitor and report supply chain costs.
Be responsible for supply planning reporting generation and distribution.
Identify opportunities to improve the planning process and drive projects to completion.
This role may require some travel.
A day in the life
Supply Planning Managers are responsible for production planning and order fulfillment for Amazon Devices. Supply Planning Managers are connected in the planning process throughout a product's entire lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to End of Manufacturing (EOM).
A typical week starts by understanding week-over- week demand changes and how that impacts the business's ability to balance supply to demand. You will analyze planned versus actual production as inputs change and will communicate supply and operations constraints to cross-functional stakeholders and executives. You will anticipate stocking levels based on demand strategies, create and implement risk mitigation strategies to eliminate supply chain disruptions and drive decisions based on costs using data and inputs from cross-functional teams.
Your weekly planning deliverables will drive capacity decisions and component purchases upstream to suppliers and set the production strategy with Amazon's electronic manufacturing suppliers.
About the team
Amazon Devices Global Supply Planning (GSP) team's mission is to deliver excellent service to our customers, inspire change through flawless execution, value trust, equity, and recognition of our colleagues, and focus on delivering high impact improvements to processes, capabilities, and efficiency to fuel the Amazon Flywheel.
If you are interested in supply chain planning and execution, you may be a fit for the Supply Planning Manager role. You will be a central part of the Supply Planning team that plans how Amazon Devices are made and delivered to customer hands.
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
· Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS required
- 10+ years of relevant experience in product management
- Experience defining a product roadmap and leading programs that meet tight goals and deadlines
· Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline.
· Strong quantitative data analysis and critical thinking skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
· Strong leader who can prioritize well and communicate clearly across all levels of the organization with a proven ability to influence and engage senior executives
· Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, make tradeoffs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with technical employees
· Develop functional requirements to create new tools or refine processes/policies.
· Develop business cases with policy and/or implementation recommendations to handle new areas of opportunity, including scaling with software.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
· MBA or advanced degree in a related field preferred
· Experience and understanding of competitive pricing strategies in retail and marketplace.
· Passionate about understanding customers and their behavior in order to drive new feature development
· Preferred work experience in a fast paced online environment
· Proven ability to deliver results and prioritize tasks in a fast-moving, dynamic environment
· Experience managing, analyzing, and communicating relevant results to senior management
· Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and marketing/business counterparts to deliver online products/services
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Associate Director, Planning (Space Planning & Operations)
Job Profile Title
Associate Director D, Facilities
Job Description Summary
The Associate Director, Research Program and Space Planning, manages and coordinates the development of functional need programming and planning of space solutions for the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM). This work includes communication with organizational and program stakeholders, data analysis, needs assessment, space programming, building level organizational planning, space planning, and recommendations of space use to senior leadership. The Associate Director provides innovative leadership and builds strong partnerships within the Penn Medicine and University communities in support of the School's tripartite mission and strategic interests. The Associate Director leads thought processes, achieves consensus, acts as a change agent, and pursues development of an environment that enables and enhances the transformative work of the PSOM, faculty, students, and staff. This position is considered "essential."
Job Description
Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent work experience required. Professional degree in Architecture, Planning, or related field is preferred.
Professional Experience: 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience preferably in a medical school or academic environment.
Job Knowledge and Personal Skills:
The successful candidate for this position:
+ Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication/interpersonal skills, good managerial and people skills, accurate and precise, and organized
+ AutoCAD proficient, Revit preferred. Familiar with database software packages, CAD/CAFM systems, and basic building infrastructure systems and space planning
+ Ensures accountability, demonstrates self-awareness, values differences
+ Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including those at a high level of influence
+ Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to manage conflict
+ Nimble learning and self-development skills
Must be able to:
+ Identify complex issues and simplify those that need to be escalated for leadership action
+ Anticipate, proactively prevent, and/or mitigate potential issues utilizing past experience and a strong understanding of client behavior, and
+ Ensure problems are solved at the root cause level when issues arise.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Perelman School of Medicine is a multi-building research and teaching complex with emphasis on biomedical research. As such, and to ensure successful fulfillment of its mission (research and education), the School Community requires a much higher level of support service delivery than usually experienced in a typical academic environment. Problems that would be mere annoyances in some facilities have the potential of destroying thousands of dollars and months or years of often-irreplaceable work. The Department of Space Planning & Operations is responsible for coordinating and assuring uninterrupted delivery of the necessary utility and other support services.
The above statement is included in this position description in an attempt to provide the reader with an understanding of:
1) The responsibilities of this Office;
2) The importance to both the School and the University of the work performed; and
3) The stress and pressure placed upon employees by the emergency situations to which they must repeatedly respond.
4) All employees of the Space Planning & Operations department are considered to be "essential."
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$91,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .
Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Sr Director, Planning (Space Planning & Operations)
Job Profile Title
Director D, Facilities
Job Description Summary
The Sr Director, Planning, is the key administrative leader with and between internal and external parties related to space planning and management issues and prepares and presents space plans and options to senior leadership as requested, providing strategic direction and oversight for campus planning initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term institutional goals and priorities. The Sr Director counsels and supports Perelman School of Medicine ("PSOM") administrative management, department chairs, as well as leadership and staff of University Facilities & Real Estate Services and UPenn Health System Real Estate, Design & Construction, in the management of data related to all School space assets (owned and leased) on all campus locations.
The Sr Director oversees the analysis of need, programming, capital project formation and feasibility analysis, interiors planning, project initiation, and sustainability for PSOM facilities-related initiatives. The position works in close collaboration with the PSOM and SPO leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure effective use of facility resources, provide planning analysis, and develop design and implementation solutions that meet operational, research, and educational needs at the School and University levels.
This position is considered "essential."
Job Description
+ Education: Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience required. Master's degree is preferred.
+ Professional Experience: 7-10 years required. 10+ preferred of relevant work experience preferably in a medical school or academic environment
+ Job Knowledge and Personal Skills:
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills. Significant leadership experience and solid people skills. Accurate and precise, organized, and willing to follow procedures/regimen. Ability to manage concurrent projects while meeting project deadlines and navigating a political landscape with internal and external stakeholders. Ensures accountability, demonstrates self-awareness and resilience, and values differences. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage conflict and ambiguity. Nimble learning and self-development skills. Ability to work in a collaborative environment and instill trust with supervisor, peers, and constituents.
+ Dynamic leader with excellent communication skills. Outstanding organizational skills, resilience, and an inclusive attitude. Understands the commitment to client service, and desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and professional environment. A self-motivated professional, who can work independently. Ability to work with a team, build relationships, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholder groups. Flexible enough to adapt to shifting priorities. Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize deliverables, organize workload.
+ Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Project, PowerPoint, & Excel)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Perelman School of Medicine is a multi-building research and teaching complex with emphasis on biomedical research. As such, and to ensure successful fulfillment of its mission (research and education), the School Community requires a much higher level of support service delivery than usually experienced in a typical academic environment. Problems that would be mere annoyances in some facilities have the potential of destroying thousands of dollars and months or years of often-irreplaceable work. The Department of Space Planning & Operations is responsible for coordinating and assuring uninterrupted delivery of the necessary utility and other support services.
The above statement is included in this position description to provide the reader with an understanding of:
1) The responsibilities of this Office
2) The importance to both the School and the University of the work performed
3) The stress and pressure placed upon employees by the emergency situations to which they must repeatedly respond
All employees of the Space Planning & Operations department are considered "essential."
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$133,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .
Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Distribution Planning Engineer
Join our dynamic team as a Planning Engineer within the Distribution Department. You will collaborate with senior engineers and customer planning teams to conduct critical analyses on grid systems. Your role will involve conducting load flow studies, voltage drops, and inter-connectabilities, ensuring the smooth operation and efficiency of the grid. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with customers and contribute to impactful engineering projects.
Responsibilities
+ Develop DACR Phase 3 models, scopes, and device spreadsheets under the direction of senior engineers.
+ Build and update CYMDIST base cases and feeder models for distribution automation projects.
+ Conduct coordination and basic arc-flash studies using standard templates.
+ Prepare design packages for recloser placements, tie configurations, and control upgrades.
+ Maintain documentation for block diagrams, device settings, and load limit summaries.
+ Support QA/QC reviews using the DACR Engineering Checklist and participate in milestone reviews.
+ Coordinate with engineers, planners, and field personnel to confirm design details and resolve discrepancies.
+ Upload and track project documents within Smartsheet, STORMS, and ADS SharePoint repositories.
+ Configure and verify protection settings for reclosers, Smart Switches, and automated devices.
+ Assist with communication integration for telemetered devices, including radio and antenna upgrades.
+ Support review of breaker relay changes and protection updates.
Essential Skills
+ Proficiency in CYME, Distribution Automation, and Reliability Engineering.
+ Experience with Protection Device Coordination and Power Distribution.
+ Expertise in Power Systems and Relay Settings.
+ Familiarity with Distribution Planning Studies and DACR.
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
+ 2-5 years of experience in utility or EPC environments focused on distribution design, protection, or automation.
+ Working knowledge of distribution standards and CYME/ASPEN tools.
+ Familiarity with protective device coordination, relay settings, and feeder automation.
+ EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

Distribution Planning Engineer
Join a dynamic team in the Distribution Department as a Planning Engineer, where you will collaborate with higher-level engineers and the customer planning team to analyze the grid system. You will work closely with customers to ensure studies are approved and partner with an engineer to validate and sign off on projects. Your expertise in load flow studies, voltage drops, and interconnectivities will be pivotal in advancing engineering and science initiatives.
Responsibilities
+ Develop and review DACR Phase 3 models, scopes, and device spreadsheets in alignment with AEP standards.
+ Create CYMDIST base cases and self-contained scheme models for distribution automation.
+ Conduct coordination and arc-flash studies following AEP Overcurrent Protection Guidelines.
+ Design and document recloser placements, tie configurations, and control upgrades.
+ Develop and maintain block diagrams, settings spreadsheets, and load limit analyses.
+ Execute QA/QC reviews using the DACR Engineering Checklist, verifying milestones at 50%, 70%, and final design completion.
+ Coordinate with AEP engineers, planners, and field personnel to ensure constructability and adherence to DACR technical specifications.
+ Support data governance and document storage in Smartsheet, STORMS, and the ADS SharePoint repositories.
+ Configure and validate protection settings for Smart Switches, G&W Vipers, SEL Relays/Controls, and other automated devices.
+ Support communication integration for telemetered reclosers, including radio and antenna upgrades.
+ Assist with verification for breaker relay changes and protection updates.
Essential Skills
+ Proficiency in CYMDIST, ASPEN OneLiner, PI Vision, Voyager, and S&C Tripsaver.
+ Experience with Smartsheet, STORMS, EEMS, ADS Repository, DAE Database, Central Station, CRM, TLMR.
+ Familiarity with Atlas, GridzlyBear, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Revu Bluebeam, Electric Office.
+ Advanced skills in Excel and SharePoint.
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
+ 3-6 years of experience in utility or EPC distribution automation, protection, or reliability engineering.
+ Knowledge of distribution design standards and CYME/ASPEN workflows.
+ Strong understanding of protective device coordination, relay settings, and feeder automation logic.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

Job Title: Planning Engineer
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Planning Engineer within the Distribution Department. You will collaborate with senior engineers and customer planning teams to conduct critical analyses on grid systems. Your role will involve conducting load flow studies, voltage drops, and inter-connectabilities, ensuring the smooth operation and efficiency of the grid. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with customers and contribute to impactful engineering projects.
Responsibilities
+ Develop DACR Phase 3 models, scopes, and device spreadsheets under the direction of senior engineers.
+ Build and update CYMDIST base cases and feeder models for distribution automation projects.
+ Conduct coordination and basic arc-flash studies using standard templates.
+ Prepare design packages for recloser placements, tie configurations, and control upgrades.
+ Maintain documentation for block diagrams, device settings, and load limit summaries.
+ Support QA/QC reviews using the DACR Engineering Checklist and participate in milestone reviews.
+ Coordinate with engineers, planners, and field personnel to confirm design details and resolve discrepancies.
+ Upload and track project documents within Smartsheet, STORMS, and ADS SharePoint repositories.
+ Configure and verify protection settings for reclosers, Smart Switches, and automated devices.
+ Assist with communication integration for telemetered devices, including radio and antenna upgrades.
+ Support review of breaker relay changes and protection updates.
Essential Skills
+ Proficiency in CYME, Distribution Automation, and Reliability Engineering.
+ Experience with Protection Device Coordination and Power Distribution.
+ Expertise in Power Systems and Relay Settings.
+ Familiarity with Distribution Planning Studies and DACR.
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
+ 2-5 years of experience in utility or EPC environments focused on distribution design, protection, or automation.
+ Working knowledge of distribution standards and CYME/ASPEN tools.
+ Familiarity with protective device coordination, relay settings, and feeder automation.
+ EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Proficiency in modeling and analysis software such as CYMDIST and ASPEN OneLiner.
+ Experience with project systems like Smartsheet, STORMS, ADS Repository, and SharePoint.
+ GIS and design tool proficiency, including ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu.
+ Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel for automation and reporting.
Work Environment
You will work in a collaborative environment utilizing advanced engineering tools and software. The role requires coordinating with various teams and maintaining project documentation. Expect to engage in both office-based and field-related tasks, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of distribution systems and automation technologies.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.